Some Indian Ways 



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ground out in the middle. By means of two tall stakes 

 the head part is held upright. When packed up the bed is 

 rolled. It weighs about five pounds. 



Of course, you always need as much under you as over you. 

 Couched on such a natural spring mattress as the willow 

 bed you sleep in perfect comfort. 



In. f}(zce. 



No. 7. ARAPAHO BED OF WILLOWS. 14th ANN. 

 Rep. Bur. Am. Ethn. P. 963 



For those who wish to complete its sumptuousness a rush 

 pr grass mat may be added. (See Camp Loom.) 



After long use the willows get bent, to prevent this 

 the bed should be turned over every few days. 



INDIAN PAINTS 



Paints for the body are mixed with grease or tallow from 

 some animal. 



